{"id":6651,"date":"2023-01-23T21:46:39","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T14:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moenguy.com\/?p=6651"},"modified":"2023-01-24T11:56:20","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T04:56:20","slug":"the-biggest-mistakes-made-when-traveling-to-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moenguy.com\/the-biggest-mistakes-made-when-traveling-to-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"The Biggest mistakes made when traveling to South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Traveling to South Africa is one of the most beautiful and challenging activities you will ever undertake. The word \u201csafaris\u201d brings to mind images of rippling waterfalls and lush green savannahs. In truth, it\u2019s quite the opposite: Across southern Africa lies a vast variety of wildlife, many of which you won\u2019t see in person. It\u2019s also one of the most expensive travel destinations in the world. On top of that, there are few things more intimidating than traveling with nothing more than a camera and some white wine in hand. Thankfully, you don\u2019t have to suffer through the same feelings as everyone else when traveling to this country. Although we wouldn\u2019t necessarily agree on how many mistakes are made each year when planning a trip there, we can help you avoid those dreaded \u201cwhat-ifs\u201d by sharing 10 things you should always do when traveling to South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forget About The Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We get it, it\u2019s going to be hot here. We\u2019re all used to it, but going into cities like Johannesburg or Cape Town with no air-conditioning in sight just makes the experience exponentially more stressful. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to cool down in South Africa, and with the right clothing and accessories, you can complete any outdoor activity in South Africa without having to worry about the weather. You will find it in the cheap hotels throughout the country, which helps to make the cost of living in the country a bit less expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get A Grip On Your baggage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important things you can do when traveling to South Africa is to get a grasp on your baggage. This can be a bit of a challenge when you\u2019re a single man traveling with a small child in a crib carrier, but it is made more difficult during your travels with other families. The Cape Flora National Park is home to some of the most amazing wildlife in the world, so you\u2019re going to want to pack your bags with the right stuff. Perhaps the littlest thing in your bag should be a diving helmet, snorkel gear, and a first-aid kit. When you\u2019re in the right environment, you can relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Take The Time To Plan Your Trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When planning a trip to South Africa, make sure you allow time for yourself to prepare for the adventure. We often hear that planning a trip is like building a ship out of sand, but that\u2019s not the case at all. You have to make time for yourself, take some time for your health, and make time for your needs and desires. If you\u2019re traveling with your partner, plan out what it\u2019s going to take to get you there. If you\u2019re traveling as a couple, make sure you have a plan for the time you\u2019re together. If you\u2019re going on a hiking or backpacking trip, make sure you have a plan for how long you\u2019re planning on hiking or backpacking. What are you going to do each day? What are you going to do whenever you get the chance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel With integrity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you go on a trip, you\u2019re really only as valuable as your trust in the team behind you. When you\u2019re traveling with someone you\u2019ve trusted with crucial information, decisions, and decisions regarding where you\u2019re going to eat, sleep, and function in the world. You\u2019ve probably already had a talk with your partner about the state of your finances, or what you\u2019d like to do with your life, but don\u2019t stress about it just yet. Take the time to discuss your options with them and decide what it will take to get you where you want to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Always bring a camera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One of the most important things you can do when traveling to South Africa is to bring a camera with you. You\u2019re going to encounter wildlife that you\u2019ll never see in your lifetime, and you\u2019re going to take some amazing photos of it. Luckily, there are plenty of photo studios that you can purchase to take your photos and make them available for digital publication. If you\u2019re traveling with kids, you may prefer to bring them with you, as they can easily pose for you and share their photos with others. Your kids are going to enjoy seeing all the amazing wildlife as well, so bring a camera and some lenses with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring the right gear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re traveling with a new and exciting gear item, you\u2019re probably going to feel a bit apprehensive, but prepare to be amazed! You will find that these things are incredibly easy to use, and once you get used to them, you\u2019ll never go back to your old gear. You will immediately notice a difference when you use your digital camera with a zoom lens or a colorizing tool. Before you start capturing any images, you\u2019ll want to make sure that you\u2019ve got the right gear in your possession. If you\u2019re traveling with a child, you may enjoy using the zoom lens on your digital camera and using it to change the photo format so that they\u2019re easier to view on mobile devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget to drink water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re drinking water every day and\/or eating a healthy diet, you\u2019re in great shape when it comes to traveling to South Africa. In fact, drinking water is actually one of the most important things you can do to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip. As we\u2019ve already mentioned, the climate in South Africa is particularly harsh and rainy, so you\u2019re going to want to be sure that you\u2019re drinking water that\u2019s safe to drink. There are plenty of options when it comes to water purification, and many of them are fairly inexpensive. Look into buying a water filter, as some of the more expensive options may not take the best quality water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rehearse your trip so that you\u2019re comfortable making it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re traveling, it\u2019s important to make sure that you\u2019re comfortable with what you\u2019re doing. If you\u2019re traveling with a large group, it\u2019s helpful to bring a guide with you, as many of the details that you may not understand will come up during your trip. Make sure that the trip is planned so that you\u2019re comfortable with it, and you\u2019re able to walk away from the experience with a great mind-set. Final Thoughts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traveling to South Africa can be exciting and challenging, but there’s something about it that you just can’t get enough of. If you’re looking for a unique and challenging experience, then this is the country for you. With an abundance of wildlife to see and unique cultures to explore, you’re guaranteed to be in stitches laughing with your friends during your trip to South Africa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u200d Traveling to South Africa is one of the most beautiful and challenging activities you will ever undertake. The word \u201csafaris\u201d brings to mind images of rippling waterfalls and lush green savannahs. In truth, it\u2019s quite the opposite: Across southern Africa lies a vast variety of wildlife, many of which you won\u2019t see in person.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6652,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"single-with-sidebar.php","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[562],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/moenguy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6651"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/moenguy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/moenguy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moenguy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moenguy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6651"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/moenguy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6651\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6653,"href":"https:\/\/moenguy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6651\/revisions\/6653"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moenguy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6652"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/moenguy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6651"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moenguy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6651"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/moenguy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}